St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Sittingbourne, ME10 1UJ · Kent · primary school
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182nd of 425 primary schools in Kent we can score, 460 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,899 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.7/10 among them, against 6.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Peter's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.7 out of 10 among them, against 6.0 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 210 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Overview
This is a "good and improving school" where pupils are "proud of their school" and feel safe. The report highlights a "happy school" with "high degrees of motivation to achieve well," underpinned by a strong Catholic ethos and effective leadership.
Strengths
- Pupils display "Outstanding" behaviour and attitudes, with "poor behaviour [being] rare" and problems solved quickly.
- Personal development is "Outstanding," with pupils capable of "thinking for themselves" and considering opposing views.
- The curriculum is "stable yet evolving," with subjects like geography and art having "well-sequenced trajectories."
- Staff are "patient and kind," creating an environment where pupils "trust staff to help" when things get tough.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities "do well here," with support put in place "swiftly."
Areas to improve
- The teaching of the phonics programme is "inconsistent," with some "fundamental requirements [not] as secure as they should be."
- Leaders must ensure the phonics programme is delivered with the "highest degree of fidelity possible" by all staff.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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